Portsmouth Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Portsmouth City Council (Unitary Authority) in South East, England. Administering 7 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,291.71100% Consistent Base

YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£108.92 vs 2025/26

Regional Rank (South East)#60 of 64In South East

Postcodes Monitored7Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Portsmouth

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 7 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit

Valuation Band	Full Annual (£)	10-Mo Direct Debit	12-Mo Installment	Single Person (-25%)	Single 10-Mo
Band A	£1,527.81	£152.78/mo	£127.32/mo	£1,145.86	£114.59/mo
Band B	£1,782.44	£178.24/mo	£148.54/mo	£1,336.83	£133.68/mo
Band C	£2,037.08	£203.71/mo	£169.76/mo	£1,527.81	£152.78/mo
Band DBenchmark	£2,291.71	£229.17/mo	£190.98/mo	£1,718.78	£171.88/mo
Band E	£2,800.98	£280.10/mo	£233.42/mo	£2,100.74	£210.07/mo
Band F	£3,310.25	£331.03/mo	£275.85/mo	£2,482.69	£248.27/mo
Band G	£3,819.52	£381.95/mo	£318.29/mo	£2,864.64	£286.46/mo
Band H	£4,583.42	£458.34/mo	£381.95/mo	£3,437.57	£343.76/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027

1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£100.29vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Portsmouth Band D is -4.2% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£501.45.

Regional mean in South East: £2475.45 (-£183.74).

2. England StandingRank #247 of 296 in EnglandTop 17% lowest Band D in England

Within South East, Portsmouth ranks #60 of 64 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 17th percentile in England.

3. Direct Debit Installment Options£229.17 / 10 mosor £190.98 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.19 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in South East: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Fareham

Save £21.16/yrBand D: £2270.55 (-0.9%)

Bracknell Forest

Save £26.91/yrBand D: £2264.80 (-1.2%)

Basingstoke and Deane

Save £36.50/yrBand D: £2255.21 (-1.6%)

Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in South East:

Test Valley

+£13.81/yrBand D: £2305.52 (+0.6%)

Rushmoor

+£28.57/yrBand D: £2320.28 (+1.2%)

Havant

+£28.57/yrBand D: £2320.28 (+1.2%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Portsmouth (Portsmouth City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Portsmouth City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.

Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Portsmouth City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.